Physician Clinical Associate, PICU - BC Children's Hospital & UBC

BC Childrens Hospital; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Children's Hospital seeks a Physician Clinical Associate for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing direct clinical care to critically ill children, mentoring, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a medical degree, BC licensure, and PICU experience.

Qualifications

• At least six months of PICU experience required.
• Experience in transport medicine is necessary.
• Mentoring and teaching responsibilities may be part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical care of critically ill children.
• Support families and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide advanced support including Extra-Corporeal Life Support.

Skills

Transport Medicine

Clinical Care

Mentoring

Education

Medical degree from an LCME-accredited school

Current BC licensure

Subspecialty training

Job description

Physician Clinical Associate

Position: Regular Full-Time
Department: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Location: BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC
Affiliation: University of British Columbia

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides specialized healthcare services for the province's most critically ill children and young people, including developmental and rehabilitation services. It is a leading acute care teaching facility engaged in research through the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with UBC. BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which manages province-wide health services across BC, committed to values like Patients First, Excellence, and Results.

The UBC is Canada's third-largest university, known for research excellence and economic impact. The PICU is a state-of-the-art 28-bed unit within the Teck Acute Care Centre, handling over 1200 admissions annually. It offers advanced care including ECMO and neurosurgical intensive care, and is a leader in the field.

Your primary responsibilities include direct clinical care of critically ill children, supporting their families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will provide advanced support, including Extra-Corporeal Life Support, and assist in outreach and inter-hospital transfers, requiring experience in transport medicine. Mentoring and teaching responsibilities may also be part of your role.

Qualifications include a medical degree from an LCME-accredited school, current BC licensure, at least six months of PICU experience, and transport medicine experience. Additional subspecialty training is an asset.

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and references to Dr. Peter Skippen at [e-mail]. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with an expected start date as soon as possible.

UBC and BCCH promote employment equity and encourage diverse applicants, including Indigenous persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Priority is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Indigenous applicants can contact the Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience team for support.